We’ve enhanced our lessons and support materials to help you to confidently prepare children for first Sacraments. You’ll find everything you need by choosing from the options listed below.
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Assessment of student comprehension is important for all disciplines. In addition to measuring student progress, assessment gives the catechist-teacher, parent, or program director an opportunity to gauge the effectiveness of his or her teaching methods. Testing in a faith formation program, however, comes with a special warning: Religion tests are not faith tests. Access the Together in Jesus assessments here: (English) (Spanish). Answer keys are available here: (English) (Spanish).
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Watch Sr. Janet Schaeffler as she gives an overview of this new addition to the Together in Jesus program.
These Lesson Review Templates can be used to review what a child has learned after each lesson. They are especially helpful in sacramental preparation programs that include home study, and serve as one method to assure that the family/child completed the lessons at home (English and Spanish).
Parish leaders, Shannon Langer and Cindy Blecha, show parents how to teach each lesson of Together in Jesus at home. These videos can be shared with your families or be used as a guide for you to create your own parent videos.
Together in Jesus Reconciliation: Teaching Lessons at Home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBQIZq8nlWqusxovcj8NyR_l5mmRDo6tN
Together in Jesus Eucharist: Teaching Lessons at Home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBQIZq8nlWqv8afynv0j66179XqpSkyTk
Learn how to integrate Together in Jesus within your Good News sessions for Grades 2–3. Click here
Here are some resources to help you plan for a First Eucharist retreat for children and families:
We Gather Together: A Family Retreat with Activities to Prepare for First Eucharist (Click here to preview). To order, click here.
Preparing for First Holy Communion (Prayer Service)
Watch the Family Faith Formation and Sacramental Preparation Webinar with Sr. Janet Schaeffler, OP.
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Here are the song lyrics for the new Together in Jesus music collection for Reconciliation, Confirmation, and Eucharist, featuring songs by well-known Catholic composer John Burland.
To purchase downloads of the music, click here.
To order the music CDs, click here.
Share these free coloring pages with your children! Click here
These Lesson Review Templates can be used to review what a child has learned after each lesson. They are especially helpful in sacramental preparation programs that include home study, and serve as one method to assure that the family/child completed the lessons at home (English and Spanish).
Click here for a selection of articles
Three-minute Lesson Preparation Videos for Parents and Catechists.
To help you prepare your lessons, watch these short preview videos. Each video gives an overview of the lesson objectives, materials needed, and also includes helpful teaching tips.
First Eucharist (English) (Spanish)
First Reconciliation (English) (Spanish)
Confirmation First Eucharist (English)
Assessment of student comprehension is important for all disciplines. In addition to measuring student progress, assessment gives the catechist-teacher, parent, or program director an opportunity to gauge the effectiveness of his or her teaching methods. Testing in a faith formation program, however, comes with a special warning: Religion tests are not faith tests. Access the Together in Jesus assessments here: (English) (Spanish) Answer keys are available here: (English) (Spanish).
These videos will help bring the message of the lesson to life. Play them in the session or share links with children and parents to extend the lesson in the parish or at home.
Confirmation/First Eucharist Video Links
Parish leaders, Shannon Langer and Cindy Blecha, show parents how to teach each lesson of Together in Jesus at home. These videos can be shared with your families or be used as a guide for you to create your own parent videos.
Together in Jesus Reconciliation: Teaching Lessons at Home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBQIZq8nlWqusxovcj8NyR_l5mmRDo6tN
Together in Jesus Eucharist: Teaching Lessons at Home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBQIZq8nlWqv8afynv0j66179XqpSkyTk
Learn how to integrate Together in Jesus within your Good News sessions for Grades 2–3. Click here
Assessment of student comprehension is important for all disciplines. In addition to measuring student progress, assessment gives the catechist-teacher, parent, or program director an opportunity to gauge the effectiveness of his or her teaching methods. Testing in a faith formation program, however, comes with a special warning: Religion tests are not faith tests. Access the Together in Jesus assessments here: (English) (Spanish)
These Lesson Review Templates can be used to review what a child has learned after each lesson. The templates can be printed out, completed at home, and submitted as directed by your parish or school (English and Spanish).
Share these free coloring pages with your children! Click here
Click here for a selection of articles
Three-minute Lesson Preparation Videos for Parents and Catechists.
To help you prepare your lessons, watch these short preview videos. Each video gives an overview of the lesson objectives, materials needed, and also includes helpful teaching tips.
First Eucharist (English) (Spanish)
First Reconciliation (English) (Spanish)
Confirmation First Eucharist (English)
Parish leaders, Shannon Langer and Cindy Blecha, show parents how to teach each lesson of Together in Jesus at home.
Together in Jesus Reconciliation: Teaching Lessons at Home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBQIZq8nlWqusxovcj8NyR_l5mmRDo6tN
Together in Jesus Eucharist: Teaching Lessons at Home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBQIZq8nlWqv8afynv0j66179XqpSkyTk
Here are the song lyrics for the new Together in Jesus music collection for Reconciliation, Confirmation, and Eucharist, featuring songs by well-known Catholic composer John Burland.
To purchase downloads of the music, click here.
To order the music CDs, click here.
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